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London, England (1978 – 1993, 2009 – present)
Public Image Ltd. (aka PiL), are an experimental band which formed in 1978 in London, England. Its original lineup was John Lydon (vocals) (formerly of the Sex Pistols), Keith Levene (guitar) and Jah Wobble (bass), although by 1983, the band’s lineup would become a fluctuating one, revolving around Lydon. PiL are often cited as one of the most challenging and innovative bands of the post-punk period; John Lydon is quoted as saying he wanted to form an anti-rock band. They were influenced by a wide range of artists, especially esoteric artists like Can, Captain Beefheart, Tim Buckley & various dub artists.
As the years progressed, the PiL line-up would change, adding renowned drummer Martin Atkins in 1979 as the direction of the band evolved. Compared to their first three albums, the later 1980’s/early 1990’s period saw a more conventional sound to the musical aspect, but still retaining Lydon’s biting lyrics. The album Compact Disc (aka Album or Cassette, depending on what format you have it on), recorded by Lydon with a slate of studio musicians organized by producer Bill Laswell, is considered the artistic highpoint of this period of PiL’s evolution. PiL reached their commercial zenith with their aptly titled ninth album, 9, during 1989/1990.
PiL kept going as a Lydon project until 1993, when Lydon disbanded the group. Their final lineup consisted of Lydon, Ted Chau (guitar, keyboards), Mike Joyce of The Smiths (drums), John McGeoch of Magazine and Siouxsie and the Banshees (guitar), and Russel Webb (bass).
As the years progressed, the PiL line-up would change, adding renowned drummer Martin Atkins in 1979 as the direction of the band evolved. Compared to their first three albums, the later 1980’s/early 1990’s period saw a more conventional sound to the musical aspect, but still retaining Lydon’s biting lyrics. The album Compact Disc (aka Album or Cassette, depending on what format you have it on), recorded by Lydon with a slate of studio musicians organized by producer Bill Laswell, is considered the artistic highpoint of this period of PiL’s evolution. PiL reached their commercial zenith with their aptly titled ninth album, 9, during 1989/1990.
PiL kept going as a Lydon project until 1993, when Lydon disbanded the group. Their final lineup consisted of Lydon, Ted Chau (guitar, keyboards), Mike Joyce of The Smiths (drums), John McGeoch of Magazine and Siouxsie and the Banshees (guitar), and Russel Webb (bass).
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The Greatest Hits, So Far
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First Issue
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Flowers of Romance
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polymorphous71 wrote:
Salvation lies within --->http://www.last.fm/group/Oblique+Satellites
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tupelo_stevo wrote:
If the gig had been like £25 odd I prob would have gone the whole point is that Lydon plus a few other folk ive barely heard of isnt worth the ticket price to me. If Wobble had been involved I would have forked over the ticket price no questions asked but sadly thats not the case.
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robertkloch wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PCATHH
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Millenix wrote:
tupelo_stevo, I don't quite get your point. If you don't want to go to the gig, don't go! There's no need for people to compare it to anything else or moan about how it is or the ticket prices because if you wanted to go in the first place, it wouldn't even be an issue. Judging what Lyndon has said in recent interviews it sounds like the other band members are busy doing their own thing - what can you do about that? At least Lydon is still giving it a go and there are some people who will appreciate that.
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tupelo_stevo wrote:
millenix the stupid ticket price inst the only problem. Also has alot to do with the fact that PiL only had 3 outstanding albums and the only person who was involved in these thats playing is Lydon himself. Why pay serious money chasing the past when you could just as easily see out outstanding live music thats happening NOW for a fraction of the price
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Skwarek- wrote:
yeah, PiL without Wobbles bass SUCKS so much!
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neonomicon wrote:
if it ain't got jah, i don't wanna see/hear it.
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BloodMoneyHomo wrote:
Millenix sure likes getting dicked by Lydon. More please, kind sir.
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PartGreyBeard wrote:
PIL still sound fresh and original - something sadly lacking in many bands
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Millenix wrote:
OK so it's not the absolute best lineup in terms of the band members, but who bloody cares! It's the nearest you're ever going to get to the original band and you should take up the opportunity while it lasts. I guess the cool thing is at least all the people who attend will be true fans who were willing to pay a proper ticket price and not a bunch of morons who'd rather keep £40 than have the experience.
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Millenix wrote:
People should stop moaning at the more than acceptable ticket prices. Anybody willing to see the band must be a fan and would therefore not hesitate at the ticket prices - it's bloody good that they're playing as it is. These are a limited set of special shows, the first in 17 years, marking the 30th Anniversary of the release of 'Metal Box' (but will not be limited to just one album - PiL will showcase their whole career with some "surprises in store"). This isn't your ordinary/average band/show a student would attend for a tenner. People claiming this is simply "paying 40 to see john lydon" are forgetting that the lineup also inclues former members Lu Edmonds (Guitar & Misc - also played in The Damned - joined PiL in 1986 recording and playing on the album Happy? and co-writing the album 9) and Bruce Smith (Drums - Former drummer in The Pop Group and The Slits became percussionist for PiL also in 1986 playing and recording on the albums Happy? and 9).
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MurderCapital wrote:
People complaining about ticket prices are lame, stay at home listen to the record instead.
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madeit wrote:
poptones duke
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minus20nadvori wrote:
fodderstompffffffff
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DesireeGomez wrote:
Could be wrong, I could be riiight.
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duke_of_prunes wrote:
The cassette played...
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sonicfrusciante wrote:
@Spacebel It is ;). The song is called 'Swan Lake' on the album, it's called 'Death Disco' on the single.
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daemnian wrote:
anger is an energy!
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Spacebel wrote:
Why isn't Death Disco in the Top Tracks List??? Monster good number!
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My_Empire wrote:
'I'd pay £40 for a festival but not for a band doing a regular show. No chance.' How far in the red does my student loan have to drag me before I sympathise with this? I put it to you, you haven't been brainwashed by a band you love yet. Last summer, in the course of four days, I paid a total of £100 to see my favourite band twice in a row. Fickle? Spoilt only child? I don't know - I do know I've no regrets.
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O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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News
PiL ANNOUNCE 2 NEW SPECIAL PERFORMANCES AT ELECTRIC BALLROOM LONDON 22nd & 23rd…
30 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/pilofficial
Press Release: October, 30th 2009New shows- The Electric Ballroom, London, December 22nd & 23rd 2009Public Image Ltd have added two new shows to their first UK tour in 17 years. …
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